3 Japanese soldiers killed in explosion during training
Three Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members died during a training exercise in southwestern Japan after an apparent accidental tank ammunition detonation.
- Asia
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:19 | 21 April 2026
At least three members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) were killed early Tuesday during training exercises in southwestern Japan, according to a local media report.
The incident occurred at the GSDF's Hijudai training range in Kusu, Oita Prefecture, Kyodo News Agency reported.
According to the local government, the personnel were left unresponsive after what is believed to have been an unintentional detonation of tank ammunition during an exercise.
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